Proverbs 16:13

KJV1611 – Modern English

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks what is right.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:35 : 35 The king's favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes shame.
  • Prov 22:11 : 11 He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
  • Ps 101:5-7 : 5 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him will I cut off: him that has a haughty look and a proud heart I will not endure. 6 My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he who walks in a blameless way, he shall serve me. 7 He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house: he who tells lies shall not remain in my presence.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 16:10
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    10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth does not transgress in judgment.

  • Prov 23:16
    81%

    16Yes, my inmost being shall rejoice, when your lips speak right things.

  • Prov 16:12
    81%

    12It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.

  • Prov 16:14-15
    2 verses
    79%

    14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

    15In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

  • Prov 22:11
    78%

    11He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

  • Ps 37:30
    77%

    30The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    76%

    31The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue shall be cut out.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perversity.

  • Prov 24:25-26
    2 verses
    76%

    25But those who rebuke him shall have delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

    26Every man shall kiss his lips who gives a right answer.

  • Prov 12:22
    75%

    22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.

  • Prov 8:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6Hear, for I will speak of excellent things; and from the opening of my lips will come right things.

    7For my mouth will speak truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

  • Prov 16:21
    74%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

  • Prov 17:7
    73%

    7Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, much less lying lips for a prince.

  • Prov 15:23
    73%

    23A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

  • Prov 14:34-35
    2 verses
    73%

    34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

    35The king's favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes shame.

  • Prov 16:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

    24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.

  • Prov 22:18
    72%

    18For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall all be ready on your lips.

  • Prov 10:11
    72%

    11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

  • Isa 32:1
    72%

    1Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule with justice.

  • Ps 31:18
    72%

    18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

  • Prov 14:3
    72%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

  • Prov 15:2
    71%

    2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

  • Prov 10:20-21
    2 verses
    71%

    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver, the heart of the wicked is of little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

  • Prov 15:28
    71%

    28The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

  • Eccl 8:4
    71%

    4Where the word of a king is, there is power; and who can say to him, 'What are you doing?'

  • Prov 12:13-14
    2 verses
    71%

    13The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the just will come out of trouble.

    14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

  • Ps 138:4
    71%

    4All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.

  • Ps 12:3
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    3The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaks proud things:

  • Prov 15:7
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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 29:2
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    2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

  • Ps 63:11
    71%

    11But the king shall rejoice in God; everyone that swears by him shall glory: but the mouth of those that speak lies shall be stopped.

  • Prov 10:6
    71%

    6Blessings are upon the head of the just, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 16:1
    70%

    1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.

  • Job 36:7
    70%

    7He does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yes, he establishes them forever, and they are exalted.

  • Prov 12:17
    70%

    17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

  • Prov 25:11
    70%

    11A word spoken at the right time is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

  • Prov 13:5
    70%

    5A righteous man hates lying, but a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

  • Hos 7:3
    70%

    3They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.

  • Prov 25:5
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    5Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

  • Ps 34:13
    70%

    13Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

  • Ps 119:13
    70%

    13With my lips I have declared all the judgments of Your mouth.

  • Prov 20:2
    70%

    2The fear of a king is like the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

  • Prov 16:8
    70%

    8Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.